Juror Bethany Newill talks about the Ward Churchill trial – Great interview with one of the jurors in the Ward Churchill case which, among other things, contradicts all this bunk about how the jury was sending a message to Churchill by rewarding him only $1 in financial rewards. Thanks to Max Forte for the link.

‘Just World News’ with Helena Cobban: Lieberman: No more ‘Israbluff’ – “Let each nation and group of nations pursue its own interests calmly and in a focused way and without participating any more in the mendacious edifice that the “peace process” has become ever since the solid principles of Madrid were transformed into the hocus-pocus of Oslo.”

Traffic Week: On Automotive Darwinism « – The Arab Media Shack is posting a series of articles about traffic in Cairo (one of my favorite subjects). I don't agree completely with this one, but it has some interesting points. Be sure to read the comments (not just mine).

ei: New Orleans intifada – "New Orleans' immigrant communities are often ignored or under-represented. But through grassroots organizing, legal action and political lobbying, Asian and Latino organizations in the city have won some important victories. Activists from New Orleans' Arab population — which is largely Palestinian — have expressed hope that they can follow these examples."

Lebanon news – NOW Lebanon :: If not now, when -Out in force – "The event, the first of its kind in the Arab world according to the organizers, was staged by the Beirut-based Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex, Queer (LGBTIQ) support organization Helem, and also featured representatives from Lebanese rights groups Kafa, KAFA, TYMAT and SIDC." (Thanks Sursock)

Americans reach for small luxuries amid sour economy – USATODAY.com – This is the message from USA Today: don't fret about filthy rich, corrupt bankers getting off scot-free while your retirement vanishes into thin air, don't make common cause with folks in the same situation and share skills and resources outside of the market, don't concern yourself with working toward a fundamentally different system of value in the world, just buy a few baubles, take a bubble bath and eat some bonbons and everything will be OK.